Mark Your Calendars for the upcoming Ontario Forest Health Review.
This annual event brings together forest resource managers, foresters, ecologists, conservation authorities, pest management companies, academics, municipalities, and others interested in forest resource management.
Covering important topics about the current state of Ontario's forests, the event highlights the latest information on forest health conditions, forest invasive pests, current and upcoming forest pest management programs, and recent advancements in research.
The Ontario Forest Health Review returns this year to celebrate its 50th year through partnership with Natural Resources Canada, Ministry of Natural Resources, Invasive Species Centre, and Forests Canada.
To celebrate the Forest Health Review’s 50th anniversary, we’ve put together a special agenda.
Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026 - Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Activities and Locations
Tuesday, October 27
11:45am - 4:30pm - Optional Field Tour*
Location: Simcoe County Forest. Details will be provided once registered.
Description: The field tour will cover the following topics: TreeAzin Injection Demo; Forest & Habitat Restoration; Follow the Fungus: Surveillance of Oak Wilt in Ontario; Using Silviculture and Monitoring to Build Resilience in Eastern Hemlock Stands; Ice Storm Damage & Forest Restoration; MNR Forest Health Monitoring Program - The Connected Forest: From Disturbance to Data *
6:00 pm Start time- Social event (optional). Trivia included.
Location: Barrie, ON. Details will be provided after registration.
Limited appetizers provided; meals and beverages are the attendee’s responsibility
Wednesday, October 28
9:00 - 5:30pm - Forest Health Review presentations & celebration
Location: Presentation topics include: MNR Major Forest Disturbances; CFIA Forest Health Projects; MNR Forest Health Research Update; Introducing Dr. Brian Aukema; Interrelationships of natural hazards in forests; CFS Integrated Pest Management Program; The Truths and Lies that Nature Tells; History of Forest Pest Management in Ontario; Recognition of 50th Forest Health Review and Closing Remarks & Networking and Grazing Table**
*Please note participation in the field tour is reserved for those also attending Wednesday’s meeting. There isn’t an option to attend the field tour only.
** The itinerary/agenda topics are subject to change. The planning committee is working on finalizing details. Any updates will be posted here, on this webpage.
*** We are in the process of seeking ISA Continuing Education Units, with approval and credit details to be confirmed.
Registration cost: Free. There is a capacity of 150 for the event. A wait list will be in effect once capacity is reached.
Special hotel rate: A limited block of rooms is available at the Four Points by Sheraton Barrie for CAD 159.00 + taxes per night, for three nights (Mon to Thurs). The last day to book is Saturday, September 26, 2026. Use the link below to book.
Book Special Rate with Four Points By Sheraton
Optional event-branded items: Optional Ontario Forest Health Review branded items are available for purchase through the event merchandise store. The store will remain open until October 11, and will reopen on October 27. To view available items and place an order, please visit: FHR Branded Merchandise
REGISTER HERE
You can also view our past recording below:
2025 Forest Health Review